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"You should" is a phrase which is often translated as "debes", and "it should" is a phrase which is often translated as "debería". Learn more about the difference between "you should" and "it should" below.
you should
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. debes (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You should call your grandmother more often.Debes llamar a tu abuela más a menudo.
b. tienes que (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You should fix your car's taillight.Tienes que arreglar la luz trasera de tu coche.
c. debe (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
"Mr. Johnson, you should stop smoking," said the doctor."Señor Johnson, debe dejar de fumar", dijo el doctor.
d. tiene que (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You should eat healthier and exercise more frequently.Tiene que comer más sano y hacer ejercicio con más frecuencia.
a. debes (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You should be feeling angry. - No, I'm not angry. I'm just disappointed.Debes sentirte enojado. - No, no estoy enojado. Solo estoy decepcionado.
b. debe (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You should be tired by now. Do you want to take a ten-minute break?Ya debe estar cansado. ¿Quiere tomarse diez minutos de descanso?
b. tienen que (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
You should play an acoustic version of the song you guys wrote.Tienen que tocar una versión acústica de la canción que escribieron.
it should(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. debería
Did you restart the computer? It should work now.¿Reiniciaste el ordenador? Debería funcionar ahora.
b. sí, debería (used to emphasize)
Is the car going to start with this new battery? - It should! Unless something else is wrong.¿Va a arrancar el coche con esta nueva batería? - ¡Sí, debería! A menos que otra cosa esté mal.
